Models/shipped/2026-09-22

OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Sol model, offering near-Astra performance at a lower cost

OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-6.1 Sol, a new artificial intelligence model. The company claims GPT-6.1 Sol achieves intelligence levels comparable to its flagship GPT-6 Astra model, but at a significantly reduced cost. This launch follows reports that OpenAI had recently shelved an upgrade for Astra and that GPT-6.1 Sol replaces GPT-6 Sol after only seven days. The new model is positioned as a more accessible option for developers and businesses, with several outlets highlighting its availability on platforms like Amazon Bedrock. While OpenAI and many reports emphasize its "near-Astra" capabilities, some outlets suggest it "matches" Astra's performance. The primary claims regarding its performance and cost savings originate from OpenAI itself, though they are widely echoed across various technology and general news publications.

16 articles from 15 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 2 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a shipped.

What do all outlets agree on?

15 outlets covered “OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Sol model, offering near-Astra performance at a lower cost”. All of them report the following:

OpenAI released GPT-6.1 Sol
GPT-6.1 Sol offers intelligence comparable to GPT-6 Astra
GPT-6.1 Sol is significantly lower in cost than GPT-6 Astra
The model is available for use by developers

Did outlets disagree about this?

Yes. Coverage of “OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Sol model, offering near-Astra performance at a lower cost” differs on 2 points. Each account below is how a different outlet described the same event:

GPT-6.1 Sol matches Astra capabilities

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GPT-6.1 Sol comes close to / nearly matches / offers near-Astra intelligence

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